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Hawker Hurricanes patrol the skies in 1940. (Alamy)
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The Battle of Britain: a brilliant triumph that involved far more than just the chosen few
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A survivor's guide to Georgian marriage
A retiarius (left) and secutor do battle in a mosaic. (AKG Images)
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Gladiators in Ancient Rome: how did they live and die?
Illustrations by Jonty Clark
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The 10 worst Britons in history

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Indian musician Ravi Shankar. (Tony Russell/Redferns/Getty)
History quiz – sitars, songs and a symphony orchestra

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The Knights Templar

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